Aviation Ministry Proposes Using Helicopters….

To provide rapid medical care for accident victims!

Many unknown happenings take place for which there’s no such medical facility available to cover up the incident instantly.

In a move to augment emergency medical services (EMS), the Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed the use of helicopters to deliver speedy medical care to accident victims.

As per the information, the ministry has invited expressions of interest (EoI) from air operators who can offer one single-engine or twin-engine helicopter in the role of an air ambulance with EMS capability for a period of six months based out of a helipad at All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) Rishikesh.

Further the information stated, This helicopter will be used to provide crucial service for victims of life-threatening trauma within the golden hour, the one-hour window after an accident when access to definitive care can make all the difference between life and death.

Speaking of the project, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said, “Helicopters in the EMS role can greatly expand the EMS capability by enlarging the medical outreach in an expeditious manner. It is later envisioned to incorporate a larger HEMS network to augment the land-based ambulances to increase the accessibility of trauma care services to a wider population base across the country.”

It further added, “Once successful, this project will be a quantum leap in a healthcare facility in India, and will pave the way to rope-in other private players.”